In other words the function is to support the ceiling form is the aesthetic quality.
Roof ceiling beam design.
A structural ridge beam is a horizontal beam placed at the peak or ridge of a roof and is designed to carry much of the live and dead loads or weight of the roof structure by itself.
The loads on the ridge beam are carried by vertical posts at the beam ends down through the building structural walls to the building foundation.
In cases where there is no under roof venting system no soffit intake vents no ridge vents a hot roof design is followed.
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The cliche of the thatched roof cottage smoky and oppressive with dark exposed beams overhead belongs.
The beamed ceiling is an example where function and form are equally important and are equally sought after.
Ceiling beams are a strong design element that affect the sense of size and height in a room.
Typically the roof beam is made by nailing together a few pieces of dimensional lumber.
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If you are building a one or two story home but may someday convert the attic to living space make sure your design will allow enough space for adequate roof insulation.